Hollow Tree isn’t just a film; it’s a journey into the heart of Louisiana
Three teenagers navigate their changing home, where the Mississippi River tells tales of resilience and loss. Through their eyes—Indigenous, white, and Angolan—viewers witness the raw impact of climate change on their lives. They uncover the stark realities of their environment: the stumps of cypress trees, the looming presence of polluting refineries, and the indomitable spirit of a community fighting to survive. This documentary dives deep into their stories, revealing how their different perspectives shape a shared narrative of hope amid crisis. “Together, we face the storm,” they say. And together, they inspire us all to act.
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The purpose of the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) is to foster cooperation and communication between individual citizens and corporate and government organizations in an effort to assess and mend the environmental problems in Louisiana.
The United Houma Nation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as identified by the Internal Revenue Service. The Tribe survives and thrives on financial contributions to support general daily operations as well as programmatic support. Please donate to the scholarship fund.
BRYC exists because there are tens of thousands of Baton Rouge youth who want postsecondary degrees yet face tremendous barriers to attaining them and converting their education into economic opportunity. Justice looks like ensuring BRYC Fellows have the resources all young people need to viably pursue their dreams. Please donate to the scholarship fund.
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- Louisiana Environmental Action Network
The purpose of the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) is to foster cooperation and communication between individual citizens and corporate and government organizations in an effort to assess and mend the environmental problems in Louisiana. LEAN's goal is the creation and maintenance of a cleaner and healthier environment for all of the inhabitants of this state
- United Houma Nation
The United Houma Nation is composed of very proud and independent people who have close ties to the water and land of their ancestors. The unique history of our people has shaped our tribe today. The culture and way of life are a lifeline to that history.
- BRYC (Baton Rouge Youth Coalition)
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC) supports under-resourced students in pursuing post-secondary degrees, addressing educational inequities. With 670 alumni and 200 degrees facilitated, BRYC achieves an 83% college persistence rate—5.5 times the national average for lower-income youth. Connecting high school seniors with community volunteers, BRYC guides them through college applications and financial aid processes.
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